How to choose a right Mean well Switching Power Supply?
A.To increase the reliability of the S.P.S., we suggest users choose a unit that has a rating of 30% more power than actual need.
For example, if the system needs a 100W source, we suggest that users choose a S.P.S. with 130W of output power or more. By doing
this, you can effectively boost the reliability of the S.P.S. in your system
B. Choosing functions based on your application:
1. Protection function: Over Voltage Protection (OVP), Over Temperature Protection (OVP), Over Load Protection (OLP), and etc.
2. Application function: Signaling Function (Power Good, Power Fail), Remote Control, Remote Sensing, and etc.
3. Special function: Power Factor Correction (PFC), Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) function.
C. Make sure that the model qualifies for the safety standards and EMC regulations you need.
1.Apparent Power=Input Voltage x Input Current (VA)
2.Real Power= Input Voltage x Input Current x Power Factor (W)
In MEAN WELL's catalog, we see AC and DC at input, what is it all about?
Due to different circuit designs, MEAN WELL power supply's input consists of three types as below:(√2VAC≒VDC)
a. 85~264VAC;120~370VDC
b. 176~264VAC;250~370VDC
c. 85~132VAC/176~264VAC by Switch; 250~370VDC
In a and b inputs models, power supply can work properly no matter under AC or DC input. Some models need correct connection of
input poles, positive pole connects to AC/L; negative pole connects to AC/N. Others may require opposite connection, positive pole
to AC/N; negative pole to AC/L. If customers make a wrong connection, the power supply will not be broken. You can just reverse
the input poles and power supply will still work.
In c input models, please make sure that you switch the 115/230V input correctly. If the switch is on the 115V side and the real
input is 230V, the power supply will be damaged.